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Put your skills to work at the agency that administers NYC’s landmark campaign finance program. A wide variety of positions may be available. Check back frequently for new opportunities!

Career opportunities currently available at the NYC Campaign Finance Board are described in detail below. New York City residency is required for most positions. We offer a dynamic work environment, training, growth potential, and excellent benefits. Full-time positions offer a competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. If you would like to be considered for one of these opportunities, please email, fax, or mail your resume and cover letter to:

The CFB is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity, please contact us at (212) 409-1800.

Auditor

Department: Auditing & Accounting

Job Status: Full-Time

$46,000 - $53,000

The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB), a nonpartisan, independent agency that enhances the role of New York City residents in elections, seeks an Auditor for its Auditing and Accounting Unit. We offer a dynamic work environment, training, growth potential, and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities:

Analyze financial records and disclosure statements for financial, compliance and investigative audits of political campaigns. Overtime will be required to complete work as needed.

Perform audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and following internally developed specialized programs.

Manage assigned audit caseload in team structure.

Provide assistance in planning activities of the audit team during the post-election period and coordinating the team’s activities with other CFB units.

Prepare written reports and correspondence that are clear, concise, accurate and timely.

Communicate with campaigns in a professional manner and assist in providing guidance to campaigns on various audit and compliance issues.

Essential Skills:

The ideal candidate will be a team player capable of meeting tight deadlines.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of experience in one or a combination of the following: financial administration, accounting, compliance or investigative auditing, fraud reviews, working with a large public or private concern in budget administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic research, fiscal management, personnel or public administration, program evaluation; or a related area; OR a satisfactory combination of education and experience in the areas described above.

New York City residency must be obtained within 90 days of starting the position.

Send a brief writing sample with your cover letter to the address above.

Candidate Services Liaison

Department: Candidate Services

Job Status: Full-Time

$45,000 - $50,000

The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB), a nonpartisan, independent city agency that enhances the role of New York City residents in elections, seeks a Candidate Services Liaison. We offer a team-oriented work environment, professional development opportunities, growth potential, and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a primary liaison between the CFB and candidates running for New York City office.

Strong computer and internet skills with a willingness to learn new software.

Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years’ work or equivalent internship experience.

Previous experience working on political campaigns or in a customer-focused environment preferred.

Background or interest in politics and government.

Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with video editing or e-learning software a plus.

Foreign language skills a plus.

New York City residency must be obtained within 90 days of starting the position.

Social Media Manager

Department: Public Affairs

Job Status: Full-Time

$57,000 - $65,000

The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) seeks a Social Media Manager with experience creating compelling advocacy communications to increase the reach of its NYC Votes campaign. The CFB administers the city’s landmark campaign finance program and the NYC Votes voter engagement and education programs, including the official NYC Voter Guide, the citywide Debates program, and voter registration programs.

The Social Media Manager will manage the agency’s social media platforms to reach and engage its target audience. The manager will be in charge of developing and executing short- and long-term digital communications plans to help New Yorkers engage with and participate in city elections and civic life. Responsibilities will include collaborating with colleagues to develop creative and engaging social content; serving as a community manager; and, planning and executing advertising campaigns and other initiatives.

The Social Media Manager will take a lead role in the planning, production, execution and implementation of all media outreach initiatives including but not limited to websites, graphic materials, and social media. This position will report to the Director of Public Relations and work closely with all members of the CFB’s Public Relations, Communications, Voter Assistance, and Public Affairs teams.

Responsibilities:

With the Director of Public Relations and other team members, create organic social media and digital content that is engaging, timely, accurate to promote voter participation and NYC Votes programs and initiatives;

Manage the agency’s NYC Votes social media channels, including monitoring own and other accounts to spark and encourage community and conversation and respond to questions and comments from the public;

Coordinate with PR team to select and feature relevant news articles about the agency’s work;

Plan and execute paid digital and social media campaigns;

Plan and execute strategy to promote live public events on website and social media;

Plan and execute social media influencer outreach strategies;

Manage social media metrics reports and track web properties growth;

Coordinate with the Director of Public Relations, the Web Content Manager, and other PR staff to identify, research, and develop proposals for incorporating emergent digital tools into the NYC Votes digital communications plans.

A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and within a team.

A strong commitment to civic engagement and politics.

Working knowledge of photography and visual design

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools.

Working knowledge of HTML and Content Management Systems.

Working knowledge with video production and editing.

Proficiency in languages other than English desired.

Qualifications:

At least two years of experience in digital communications content development or social media community management work related to the duties described above;

In-depth knowledge of social media platforms;

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

.NET Developer (Seasonal - 18 months)

Department: Systems Administration

Job Status: Full-Time

$90,000–$95,000

The New York City Campaign Finance Board seeks an experienced full stack .NET Web Developer. We offer a dynamic work environment, training, growth potential, and excellent benefits.

Under general supervision, with broad scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, this developer is responsible for the system analysis, technical design, development, testing, enhancement, and maintenance of various applications that support the Agency’s business functions. The selected candidate will be required to perform tasks related to the development of software applications and data transformation activities for the Agency.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for full software development life cycle, including user interface design, database development, back-end architecture, deployment and maintenance of the defined solution based on business and functional requirements

Ability to work in a fast paced environment, recognize and react to changing business needs and effectively prioritize tasks.

Must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and in conjunction with team members and business units. Enthusiasm and flexibility to work on a variety of projects are necessary, as well as the ability to rapidly acquire new domain familiarity.